Niagara Falls. Beth Roberts and Carlie Turner went to Niagara Falls this summer and took a copy of the Plant City Times & Observer with them. Summer has officially ended, school has started and fall is here. And although many Plant City residents are back into a routine, there was no shortage of travel around […]
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PHOTO GALLERY: Studio Night at Cork Elementary
Math activities and guessing games were a hit on Thursday, Oct. 15, at Cork Elementary School’s Studio Night. Students from all grades and their parents participated in math-related games to show off their skills and what they’ve learned in the first part of the school year.
Continue Reading2015 Gridiron Report: Week 8
The Plant City Times & Observer brings you another installment of our 2015 weekly podcast, the Plant City Times & Observer Gridiron Report, breaking down high school football match-ups in the Plant City area for the entire 2015 season. Sports Editor Justin Kline is the host of the podcast, which features a weekly “Game of […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Optimist Golf Tournament
The Plant City Recreation & Parks Department and Optimist Club held their 21st annual golf tournament on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Walden Lake Golf and Country Club. Every year, the groups hold the tournament to raise money for youth sports and activities throughout the Plant City area. This year, the tournament also featured a putting […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: SCHS Homecoming 2015
Strawberry Crest students danced the night away on Saturday, Oct. 10, at their Homecoming celebration. Hunter Dennis and Brenda Ibarra were crowned Homecoming King and Queen.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trapnell Fall Festival
Trapnell Elementary School held its annual fall festival Friday, Oct. 9. Students raced around the grounds dressed as their favorite superheroes. There were many activities to choose from, including a ring toss, bounce slide, bubbles and a game where students could put on Hulk hands and smash through a cardboard box city.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Trapnell Fall Festival
Trapnell Elementary School held its annual fall festival Friday, Oct. 9. Students raced around the grounds dressed as their favorite superheroes. There were many activities to choose from, including a ring toss, bounce slide, bubbles and a game where students could put on Hulk hands and smash through a cardboard box city.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: PCHS Homecoming 2015
It was a jazzy homecoming dance for Plant City High School Friday, Oct. 10. The theme was New Orleans Mardi Gras, and many students wore masks and beads as they danced the night away.
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Fashion, Feathers and Fur 2015
Although most models maintain their stage presence when gracing the runway, the furry fashionistas of this year’s Fashion, Feather and Fur fundraiser couldn’t help but wag their tails on Saturday, Oct. 10. The event featured adoptable animals in their best threads from local rescue groups, including Second Chance Boxer Rescue and Florida Parrot Rescue. The […]
Continue ReadingPHOTO GALLERY: Pink Your Pony 2015
By Abby Baker | Staff Intern For the fourth year, the horses of Dover were bathed in pink and ribbons on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the annual Pink Your Pony event. All proceeds went to breast cancer research. Registration began at 4617 Garland Branch Road at 9 a.m. Nearly 100 survivors and supporters set out […]
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